ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
We are currently seeking a Manager, Proposals to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Proposals at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our client proposals, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with client needs, ultimately contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies in the healthcare industry.
What you will be doing
- Leading the development and preparation of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, project management, and finance, to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzing client requests for proposals (RFPs) and other bid documents to understand client requirements and develop tailored solutions and strategies.
- Managing the proposal process from initiation to submission, ensuring adherence to internal processes and timelines.
- Providing support and guidance to proposal team members, including proposal writers and coordinators, to optimize proposal quality and efficiency.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal management, business development, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, including study design, conduct, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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ICON plc Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
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